The effect of health education delivered through the LINE official account “Let’s Be Friend” on the incidence of gonococcal and non-gonococcal reinfection at the All Gens Clinic, Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital
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https://doi.org/10.14456/taj.2025.12Keywords:
gonococcal infection, non-gonococcal infection, health education, LINE official accountAbstract
Gonococcal and non-gonococcal infections are sexually transmitted diseases with rising incidence. Reinfection is a key indicator of persistent unsafe sexual behaviors. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of health education through the LINE official account (LINE OA) “Let’s Be Friend” on the incidence rate of reinfection in patients with gonococcal and non-gonococcal infections. A retrospective cohort study was conducted, collecting data from patients diagnosed with gonococcal and non-gonococcal infections at the All Gens Clinic, Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital, Chiang Rai Province, before (January–December 2022) and after (January–December 2023) the implementation of the LINE OA. Reinfection rates between the two periods were compared using Poisson regression analysis. The results showed that the incidence rate of reinfection decreased from 2.58 to 1.48 cases per 100 person-months after implementation, accompanied by a significant increase in reinfection-free survival (p<0.05). This study highlights the effectiveness and potential of digital technology in delivering sexual health education to prevent reinfection.
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